Family-Centered Care from Pregnancy Through Parenthood
Choosing where to deliver your baby is one of the most important decisions you'll make.
At Beebe, families receive care through our family-centered approach to pregnancy, labor and delivery, postpartum recovery, and newborn care. Our Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum (LDRP) experience helps parents and babies remain together throughout their stay whenever possible.
Support Before, During, and After Birth
- Prenatal care
- Labor and delivery
- Postpartum recovery
- Newborn support
- Breastfeeding education
- Lactation support
- Childbirth education classes
Families delivering at Beebe also benefit from collaboration with Nemours Children's Health, helping provide access to pediatric expertise close to home.
Why Families Choose Beebe
Families throughout Sussex County choose Beebe for pregnancy, labor and delivery, and postpartum care because of our commitment to safe, compassionate, family-centered maternity services.
Highlights include:
- Baby-Friendly hospital designation
- Family-centered care
- Collaboration with Nemour's Children's Health
- Neonatal expertise
- Lactation support
- Childbirth education
- Experienced team
Baby-Friendly Care
Beebe is proud to be recognized as a Baby-Friendly hospital, reflecting our commitment to evidence-based practices that support infant feeding, bonding, and family-centered maternity care.
From skin-to-skin contact after birth to breastfeeding education and lactation support, our team helps families build a strong start together.
Care for Newborns
Our Women's and Children's team includes pediatric specialists, neonatal nurse practitioners, and experienced nursing staff who provide support for newborns following delivery.
Families also benefit from our collaboration with Nemours Children's Health, helping ensure access to pediatric expertise when additional support is needed.
Pediatric Expertise Through Our Partnership with Nemours Children's Health
Families delivering at Beebe benefit from our collaboration with Nemours Children's Health, helping provide access to pediatric expertise close to home.
This partnership supports:
- Newborn care in the nursery
- Support during high-risk deliveries
- Pediatric consultations when needed
- Coordinated care between pediatric specialists and your care team
Whether your baby needs routine newborn care or additional support, Beebe's Women's and Children's team works closely with Nemours specialists to help ensure seamless, family-centered care.
What Is an LDRP Room?
At Beebe, families receive care in Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum (LDRP) rooms designed to support the entire birth experience in one comfortable setting.
Instead of moving between multiple rooms during labor and recovery, families can remain in the same room for labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum care whenever possible.
Benefits may include:
- Greater comfort and privacy
- More time bonding with your baby
- Consistent care from your healthcare team
- A family-centered experience
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Safe Sleep Starts at Birth
Your baby’s safety is our priority. From the moment your little one arrives, our Labor & Delivery team is committed to helping families build safe sleep habits that support a healthy start. We educate parents on the ABCs of Safe Sleep:
- A – Alone: Babies should sleep alone, without blankets, pillows, stuffed animals, or other soft objects in the sleep area.
- B – Back: Always place your baby on their back for every sleep, including naps and nighttime.
- C – Crib: Babies should sleep in a safety-approved crib, bassinet, or play yard with a firm, flat mattress and fitted sheet.
Our nurses provide education, resources, and hands-on support to help you feel confident creating a safe sleep environment both in the hospital and at home.
Further Resources
In addition, you can visit the American Academy of Pediatrics parenting website for further information, including articles and videos.
Resources and Classes
To register for classes or to learn more, click the links below or call 302-645-3577.
During your pregnancy, our prenatal classes help parents prepare for the big day. Our teaching approach is tailored to the individual, to enable you to design your own learning path. And when your baby is born, we make sure that the big day takes place just as you want it—from the birthing method to your family's role in delivery. The choice is all yours. What better way is there to welcome your child into the world?
This is an exciting time, but you might also feel anxious about the childbirth process. The Beebe Healthcare Women’s Health team is here for you. We want you to have the best birth experience possible, and we also want to provide you the information you need to know before coming to the Medical Center to give birth. Join us for our free childbirth education classes! During your pregnancy, our childbirth education classes for parents will help your prepare for the big day. And, when you come to Beebe to have your baby, you and your healthcare team will work together to create the best birthing experience for you! What better way is there to welcome your child into the world? To register for a class, for more information, or to set up a tour of Women's Health, call 302-542-5174.
Led by Julie Oswald, BSN, RN, IBCLC, Beebe’s Lactation Program Coordinator, this virtual support group for breastfeeding families will provide lactation/breastfeeding advice, tips/tricks and support. This support group meets every Wednesday from 12 - 1 p.m. ET. Click to register.
Join us for a free 2-hour breastfeeding class, taught by one of our board-certified lactation consultants. Many topics will be discussed, including the benefits of breastfeeding and importance of skin-to-skin contact, breast anatomy, recognizing feeding cues, positioning and latch techniques, how to tell if baby is getting enough milk, selecting a breast pump, returning to work, and what to expect when you deliver your baby at Beebe – a Baby-Friendly hospital. There is no charge for the class, but participants must register by calling 302-645-3726.
Plan Your Birth Experience at Beebe
Whether you're expecting your first baby or growing your family, Beebe provides personalized pregnancy, labor and delivery, postpartum, and newborn care close to home.
